Flu Vaccine Expected to Protect Against Most U.S. H3N2 Viruses
Current vaccine projected to be more effective in 2018 U.S. flu season vs 2017 Australian flu season
Pharmacist Participation in Medical Homes Aids Outcomes
Findings based on disease management goals for diabetes, blood pressure control
Telemedicine Facilitates Diabetes Foot Ulcer Care
However, home-based telemedicine posed some technical and logistic challenges
Paramedic-PCP Protocol Can Cut ER Visits for Assisted Living Falls
Shared decision making between paramedics, physician could help prevent transport to ER
Disrupted Sleep Linked to Increased Amyloid-β Production
Sleep deprivation tied to increased overnight amyloid-β-38, -40, -42 levels by 25 to 30 percent
Observation Care Cost Saving in Commercially-Insured Patients
Total, out-of-pocket spending considerably lower for observation care; both increased from '09 to '13
Amount of Opioids Prescribed After Hospital Discharge Varies
45.6 percent of patients using no opioids 24 hours predischarge were prescribed opioids at discharge
Serial hsTnT Level IDs Risk of 30-Day Adverse Cardiac Event
Serial levels ≤19 ng/L IDs patients presenting with suspected ACS with <1 percent risk of 30-day ACE
Measuring Quality of Life Important With Diabetes Tx
Predictors of patient-reported outcomes vary by outcome examined
C. Difficile + Kidney Injury Admissions Are Up
Despite increase in admissions, inpatient mortality improved from 2003 to 2012
